Blessing Akhabue
Parlin,New Jersey
Summary
Compassionate & motivated RN with the ability to deliver high-quality patient care in complex, high-stress environments. Adept at leveraging leadership abilities, strong communication skills, and critical thinking to improve patient outcomes and promote teamwork. Dedicated to providing exceptional care through evidence-based practices and creative problem-solving.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Stepdown Nurse
Hackensack University Medical Center
08.2023 - Current
- Deliver critical bedside care to diverse patient populations, including trauma, post-surgical, comatose, and ventilated/trached patients
- Coordinate multi-disciplinary care plans, implementing evidence-based interventions and monitoring vital signs, ventilation adequacy, consciousness levels, and pain
- Assess and respond to changes in patient conditions, communicating updates to physicians and educating patients and families with compassion
- Manage complex conditions such as respiratory failure, ARDS, COVID-19 pneumonia, CHF exacerbation, and more, ensuring comprehensive care through aggressive oxygen therapy, medications, and education.
MICU Nurse Intern
University Hospital
02.2023 - 08.2023
- Provided a full range of care from vented patients to neuro patient under RN supervision
- Excellent interpersonal skills for building effective relationships with colleagues and fostering a calm, trusting environment with patients to enhance their satisfaction with healthcare
- Proficient in using medical equipment such mechanical ventilators, BiPAP/CPAP, EKG, and more
- Maintaining an empathetic approach to patient care, and readily educate patients regarding their health and care.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
School of Nursing, Rutgers University
Newark, NJ05.2023
Bachelor of Science in Public Health -
School of Arts and Science, Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ05.2021
Skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Technical proficiency
- IV Management
- Excellent communication
- End-of-life care
- Direct Patient Care
- Medication Administration
- Clinical Documentation
Certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- Basic Life Support
Personal Information
Title: Registered Nurse
Timeline
Medical Stepdown Nurse
Hackensack University Medical Center
08.2023 - Current
MICU Nurse Intern
University Hospital
02.2023 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
School of Nursing, Rutgers University
Bachelor of Science in Public Health -
School of Arts and Science, Rutgers University
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